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We advised the Israeli startup Chargeflow, the developer of an advanced automation platform for preventing credit card fraud and chargeback disputes, on its USD 25 million Series A funding round, alongside a USD 10 million debt raising, led by Viola Growth. This financing adds to the company’s prior fundraising, bringing the total capital raised to USD 49 million. Adv. Yuval Lazi, a partner and head of the firm’s International Commercial Department, together with Adv. Nofar Rose David, represented the company in this transaction.

A German court’s precedent-setting ruling requires that companies seeking to use protected content, including song lyrics or any other copyrighted work, for training AI models obtain a license in advance. The ruling establishes a new legal reality with far-reaching implications for tech companies in Israel and worldwide. It significantly increases direct legal responsibility, raises exposure to copyright risks, and requires companies to take proactive measures immediately. Dr. Avishay Klein and Dr. Ran Karmi analyze the ruling and its implications in an op-ed for Calcalist.

As part of our collaboration with the Israel Hedge Funds Association, we served as the legal sponsors of the IHFA’s 2025 Annual Conference. The conference highlighted emerging strategies and perspectives in the hedge fund industry, the key challenges and opportunities currently shaping Israel’s economy, and the broader vision of positioning Israel as a global financial center. The conference also included discussions on major market trends, including global equities, AI-driven trading, and additional developments shaping the investment landscape.

Adv. Harel Perlmutter, a partner and head of the firm’s Tax Department, was interviewed by Globes about offsetting losses against gains, one of the most effective planning tools for tax optimization, which can result in substantial savings for investors. This is a limited-time opportunity, however, as the option to do so will close with the end of the current tax year.

A recent Yedioth Ahronoth article examined an emerging trend that began in early 2025: the rise in property purchases by foreign residents in Israel, along with surprising demand areas. Adv. Liat Keisary, head of the firm's Private Clients Department, who regularly advises high-net-worth families and individuals relocating to Israel, shared insights on this year’s notable market trends and the key tax incentives foreign residents should be aware of.

Our firm is honored to represent the bereaved families of the victims of the Nova music festival massacre of October 7, as part of a cooperation agreement with the Nova Tribe Association for the establishment and ongoing maintenance of the memorial site in Re’im. As part of this engagement, we assisted the association in securing funding and ensuring a respectful and collaborative framework between the parties dedicated to commemorating the victims. Adv. Sagi Gross, a partner and head of the firm's NPO practice, and Adv. Shahaf Arbely have been advising the association since its inception, providing comprehensive legal support for all aspects of its activities.

Barnea Jaffa Lande, in collaboration with the Israel Export Institute, will host a professional webinar on the implications of international sanctions for Israeli companies. Prof. Amichai Cohen, a special counsel at the firm, will review key global sanctions regimes, their impact on corporate activity, current and emerging compliance risks, and effective measures for mitigating exposure in cross-border operations. The webinar will take place on October 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM (IST).

Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski, head of our firm's real estate taxation practice, together with Adv. Tali Yehoshua, and in collaboration with the Tel Aviv District of the Israel Bar Association, are leading a specialized professional training course. The course will feature leading experts, judges, and senior officials from the Israel Tax Authority, who will discuss latest developments, key rulings, and significant interpretations in the field of real estate taxation.

As artificial intelligence continues to advance faster than regulation, courts are striving to keep pace. In the United States, major lawsuits against leading AI companies are reshaping the boundaries of law and creativity in the AI era. Adv. Gal Livshits from our firm was interviewed by Globes regarding AI model training and fair use, as well as the legal implications of collecting and reproducing copyrighted works without authorization through artificial intelligence.

Advs. Elad Reshtick and Raz Landau from our firm represented Hagag Development Europe in the successful expansion of its Series E bond issuance, raising approximately ILS 94 million at an interest rate of 5% and a weighted average duration of 3.1 years. The transaction follows the company’s recent success in securing five additional international tenders for the construction and development of natural gas infrastructure, with an expected total consideration of approximately EUR 16 million.

Adv. Elad Reshtick, a partner in our Capital Markets Department, was interviewed for a feature by TheMarker of leading experts in the field, which sheds light on a growing trend in the Israeli real estate market. Small and mid-sized developers with substantial real estate activity are increasingly turning to the stock exchange to raise capital through public offerings and debt issuances. These entrepreneurs manage hundreds of millions of shekels and continue to demonstrate financial resilience, maintaining a strategic focus on defensive sectors, particularly urban renewal projects.

Our firm is hosting a unique gathering in collaboration with the Colorado-Israel Chamber of Commerce (COIL). The event will bring together Israeli and American founders, investors, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners exploring opportunities with Colorado's thriving innovation scene. The program will include an overview of upcoming delegations, US market entry programs, and innovative pilots.

Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss, a partner in the firm's International Commercial Department, along with Adv. Dean Weinberg, represented Henkel in its strategic investment in the Israeli predictive maintenance startup Feelit Technologies. 

The Manufacturers’ Association of Israel, in collaboration with our firm, is hosting a professional and in-depth webinar on national insurance rights covering a wide range of topics, from combining reserve service with employment to relocation and residency tests when moving abroad, eligibility due to injury from hostile actions, and occupational injury claims. Adv. Amos Rosenzweig, a special counsel at our firm, will provide detailed guidance on the most relevant and up-to-date issues in this area.

Hajaj Europe recently completed an approximately ILS 50 million public offering of shares and warrants. Adv. Elad Reshtik and Adv. Raz Landau from the firm's Capital Markets Department represented the company throughout the process.

Adv. Alon Abcasis, a partner and head of the firm's Residential Real Estate and Urban Renewal Department, took part in a panel at the Annual Urban Renewal Summit hosted by the Center for Real Estate. He spoke about the implications of betterment levies in urban renewal transactions, drawing on his extensive experience representing leading developers and construction companies. Alon also highlighted the key market solutions needed to provide meaningful support for senior citizens involved in urban renewal projects.